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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 303.70 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 303.70 and 134.12 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 303.70 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/303.70 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 303.70 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 40,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732.92/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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